The document discusses implementing a holistic quality management system (QMS) by redefining corrective and preventive action (CAPA). It outlines challenges with traditional QMS approaches and regulations from ISO, FDA, and the European Commission regarding CAPA. The document recommends treating any opportunity to improve quality as a CAPA, and that CAPAs should follow a process from identifying problems to verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions.
This document summarizes a seminar on technology transfer presented by Chandan Kr. Singh. It discusses what technology transfer is, how it occurs, the agents involved, types of technology, the constituents and content of the technology transfer process, roles and responsibilities of the technology transfer team, factors affecting technology transfer, and examples of technology transfer.
This document provides an overview of total quality management (TQM). It defines TQM as managing an organization holistically to achieve excellence. The objectives of TQM are to provide high-quality products and services to customers, improve processes, prevent defects, help teams make better decisions, and enable continuous improvement. TQM requires a strategic commitment from top management, employee involvement, quality planning, and measuring performance. Barriers to successful TQM implementation include lack of understanding, weak management support, poor communication, and limited resources. Benefits include strengthened competitiveness, higher productivity, reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction and loyalty, and increased profitability.
The Principles of Quality Management
Workshop on laboratory basics and fundamentals of ISO Quality Management Standards
March 21-22, 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine
This document provides an overview of key differences between Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). GLPs regulate non-clinical safety studies and ensure reliability and integrity of test data. GMPs govern pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control. GCPs provide standards for clinical trials involving human subjects to protect rights and welfare. While the principles have overlapping goals of quality and compliance, they apply to distinct phases of research and product development.
The document discusses the process of vendor qualification in the pharmaceutical industry. It defines what a vendor is and different types of vendors. It then describes the classification of vendors into categories based on risk and provides examples. The key steps in the vendor selection process are analyzed, including defining requirements, identifying candidates, evaluation criteria, vendor briefings and selection. Finally, the document outlines the procedure for qualifying new raw material and packaging material vendors, which includes sample testing, audits, approval and transferring to the permanent vendor list.
Quality objectives are specific, measurable targets set by an organization to demonstrate the effectiveness of its quality management system and progress towards its quality policy. Examples of quality objectives include reducing defect and scrap rates, customer complaints, and non-conformances found in internal audits. Objectives should be established for all levels and functions, measured regularly, and not created solely for certification without aiming to improve the quality system.
The document discusses implementing a holistic quality management system (QMS) by redefining corrective and preventive action (CAPA). It outlines challenges with traditional QMS approaches and regulations from ISO, FDA, and the European Commission regarding CAPA. The document recommends treating any opportunity to improve quality as a CAPA, and that CAPAs should follow a process from identifying problems to verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions.
This document summarizes a seminar on technology transfer presented by Chandan Kr. Singh. It discusses what technology transfer is, how it occurs, the agents involved, types of technology, the constituents and content of the technology transfer process, roles and responsibilities of the technology transfer team, factors affecting technology transfer, and examples of technology transfer.
This document provides an overview of total quality management (TQM). It defines TQM as managing an organization holistically to achieve excellence. The objectives of TQM are to provide high-quality products and services to customers, improve processes, prevent defects, help teams make better decisions, and enable continuous improvement. TQM requires a strategic commitment from top management, employee involvement, quality planning, and measuring performance. Barriers to successful TQM implementation include lack of understanding, weak management support, poor communication, and limited resources. Benefits include strengthened competitiveness, higher productivity, reduced costs, improved customer satisfaction and loyalty, and increased profitability.
The Principles of Quality Management
Workshop on laboratory basics and fundamentals of ISO Quality Management Standards
March 21-22, 2018, Kyiv, Ukraine
This document provides an overview of key differences between Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Clinical Practices (GCP). GLPs regulate non-clinical safety studies and ensure reliability and integrity of test data. GMPs govern pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control. GCPs provide standards for clinical trials involving human subjects to protect rights and welfare. While the principles have overlapping goals of quality and compliance, they apply to distinct phases of research and product development.
The document discusses the process of vendor qualification in the pharmaceutical industry. It defines what a vendor is and different types of vendors. It then describes the classification of vendors into categories based on risk and provides examples. The key steps in the vendor selection process are analyzed, including defining requirements, identifying candidates, evaluation criteria, vendor briefings and selection. Finally, the document outlines the procedure for qualifying new raw material and packaging material vendors, which includes sample testing, audits, approval and transferring to the permanent vendor list.
Quality objectives are specific, measurable targets set by an organization to demonstrate the effectiveness of its quality management system and progress towards its quality policy. Examples of quality objectives include reducing defect and scrap rates, customer complaints, and non-conformances found in internal audits. Objectives should be established for all levels and functions, measured regularly, and not created solely for certification without aiming to improve the quality system.
The new ISO 9001:2015 committee draft is published and distributed. There are changes which affect organizations who applied this standard. As it is among most famous ISO standards, follow up the changes would be critical and it is time to consider changes which might affect organizations' management systems.
ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems that can be certified. It provides requirements for ensuring products and services meet customer and regulatory requirements through an effective quality management system. Over 1 million organizations in 170+ countries are certified to ISO 9001. It emphasizes continual improvement and having processes to understand customer needs and satisfaction, as well as manage risks and opportunities.
This document discusses benchmarking in the pharmaceutical industry. It defines benchmarking as continuously measuring products, services, and practices against leaders in the industry to improve performance. The document outlines the benefits of benchmarking, including better awareness of strengths and weaknesses, performance improvement, and keeping up with changes in science and technology. It also describes different types of benchmarking, such as strategic, performance, process, internal, competitive, external, functional, and generic benchmarking.
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ISO 13485:2016 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) specific to the medical devices industry. The standard focuses on meeting customer and applicable regulatory requirements and is intended for any organization partially or fully involved in the medical device life-cycle.
This presentation can be used to brief your employees, new hires and potential auditees so as to create awareness of the ISO 13485:2016 standard. Alternatively, the presentation may be used to supplement your materials for the training of QA professionals and internal auditors in the medical devices industry.
It covers the what and why of ISO 13485, the QMS key clause structure, the audit approach and also offers practical tips on how to handle an audit session. When you are done teaching this material to your employees, they will be much more informed and comfortable with ISO 13485:2016.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Provide background knowledge on ISO 13485:2016
2. Gain an overview of ISO 13485:2016 structure and the certification process
3. Understand the audit approach
4. Gather useful tips on handling an audit session
CONTENTS
1. Overview of ISO 13485
About ISO
What are Standards?
Why are Standards Important?
What is ISO 13485?
Who is ISO 13485 For?
What is a Medical Device?
What is a Quality Management System?
How Does ISO 13485 Work?
Benefits that ISO 13485 Will Bring to the Organization
Advantages of Certification
Development of ISO 13485
Why Was ISO 13485 Revised?
Key Improvements to ISO 13485:2016
Relationship of ISO 13485 with ISO 9001
2. ISO 13485:2016 Structure
The ISO 13485:2016 Structure
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Process Model
ISO 13485:2016 Approach is Based on the PDCA Cycle
Documentation Requirements
ISO 13485:2016 Key Clause Structure (4-8)
Clause 4: Quality Management System
Clause 5: Management Responsibility
Clause 6: Resource Management
Clause 7: Product Realization
Clause 8: Measurement, Analysis & Improvement
3. ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Becoming ISO 13485:2016 Certified
ISO 13485:2016 Certification Process
4. Audit Approach
What is a Quality Audit?
What Are Audits Used For?
Types of Quality Audits
Internal Quality Audit
Principles of Auditing
Audit Focus
Audit Approach
Audit Emphasis
Document Review
Audit Findings
5. Handling an Audit Session
Rights of Auditee
Rights of Auditor
How to Handle an Audit Session?
Auditee's Conduct
Interacting with Auditors: Do's
Interacting with Auditors: Don'ts
This document outlines the key requirements for document control within an ISO/IEC 17025 quality management system for testing and calibration laboratories. It discusses establishing procedures to control internal documents like manuals and procedures, as well as external documents like standards and regulations. Documents must be reviewed, approved by authorized personnel, and have a master list maintained with current revision status and distribution. Obsolete documents must be removed or marked as such. The document also provides guidance on document changes, document distribution, records retention, and archiving requirements.
ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 are quality management standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. ISO 9000 provides the fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management systems, while ISO 9001 focuses on requirements for an organization's quality management system. The standards underwent revisions in 2000, 2008, and 2015 to simplify requirements and make documentation more relevant to business processes. Organizations can certify to ISO 9001 to demonstrate their quality management system meets international standards. Key requirements addressed in ISO 9001 include management responsibility, quality planning, and various quality control and assurance activities.
According to new syllabus of PCI M.Pharm 1st sem. students can directly utilize this ppt for their study. As per PCI new syllabus QA STUDENTS find this ppt very use full.
The document discusses the principles of Six Sigma, which is a set of techniques and tools used for process improvement. The five key principles are: 1) Focus on customer requirements to define quality, 2) Use data to identify variations in processes and reduce special cause variations, 3) Continually improve processes to eliminate variations, 4) Involve people from different levels of management and processes, and 5) Be flexible and thorough in understanding all aspects of a process. Following these principles helps reduce waste, improve quality, increase productivity and customer satisfaction, and achieve other business goals.
This document discusses quality audits and their purpose. It defines a quality audit as an independent examination to verify conformity with quality standards. Quality audits can be internal or external, and audit products, processes, or entire quality systems. The objectives of quality audits are to ensure standards are met, quality is maintained, and areas for improvement can be identified. A quality audit process typically involves planning the audit, conducting interviews and documentation reviews, reporting findings, and identifying corrective actions.
A structured approach to the investigation process should be used with the objective of determining the root cause.
The level of effort, formality, and documentation of the investigation should be commensurate with the level of risk, in line with ICH Q9.
TQM focuses on continuous improvement through a company-wide integrated effort to meet and exceed customer expectations. It involves commitment from senior management and all employees. The objectives of TQM include process improvement, defect prevention, and developing cause-and-effect relationships. TQM tools include quality improvement teams, benchmarking, and statistical process control. A systematic approach requires planning, providing inputs, operating processes, evaluating outputs, examining performance, and modifying processes. However, barriers to introducing TQM include the time and effort required, lack of management support, unwillingness of employees to adopt changes, and weaknesses in monitoring and middle management.
This document discusses different types of quality audits, including internal audits conducted by a company to ensure quality standards are met, external audits conducted by outside parties to ensure standards are met for suppliers or customers, and different focused audits like process, product, and system audits. It also outlines the audit process and how to prepare for an audit by having the proper documentation in place like protocols, consent forms, safety reports, agreements, personnel records, case report forms, and source data.
standard operating procedure are the important document for pharmaceutical company & organization which may follow reference copy of the manufacturing batch or lot.
The document discusses benchmarking, including its objectives, triggers, types, reasons, steps, and process. It aims to define benchmarking, understand why organizations benchmark, identify what processes to benchmark, and describe the benchmarking process. Benchmarking involves comparing products, services or processes to the best in class to improve performance. It can be triggered by problems or be part of process improvement. Common types include performance, process, and strategic benchmarking. The key steps are selecting processes, defining measures, and prioritizing what to benchmark. The benchmarking process follows a plan-do-check-act cycle of identifying partners, adopting a model, conducting benchmarks, and instituting improvements. Reasons for failure include lack of commitment,
Deals in detail about total quality management (TQM) in all aspects of industries to be followed for optimum quality production and human resource management.
This document provides an overview of business gap analysis. It defines gap analysis as comparing actual performance to desired performance, or the "current state" versus the "future state." Gap analysis involves identifying where an organization is now and where it wants to be, then determining the differences or "gaps" between the states. The document discusses how gap analysis can be applied in various business areas and provides examples. It also outlines the key components and steps to conducting an effective gap analysis, including defining objectives, current and future states, identifying and describing gaps, and proposing remedial actions.
The document analyzes GAP Inc's strategic issues through a SWOT analysis. It identifies key strengths as franchising opportunities and global brand recognition. Main weaknesses are reliance on outside vendors and underutilized assets. Major opportunities are the women's apparel market and growing online retail. Increased competition is the primary threat. An internal and external factors analysis scores each factor. It concludes that franchising opportunities and the women's apparel market are the biggest strengths and opportunities, while reliance on vendors and competition are biggest weaknesses and threats. The TOWS matrix recommends leveraging strengths to pursue opportunities and addressing weaknesses to reduce threats.
The new ISO 9001:2015 committee draft is published and distributed. There are changes which affect organizations who applied this standard. As it is among most famous ISO standards, follow up the changes would be critical and it is time to consider changes which might affect organizations' management systems.
ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems that can be certified. It provides requirements for ensuring products and services meet customer and regulatory requirements through an effective quality management system. Over 1 million organizations in 170+ countries are certified to ISO 9001. It emphasizes continual improvement and having processes to understand customer needs and satisfaction, as well as manage risks and opportunities.
This document discusses benchmarking in the pharmaceutical industry. It defines benchmarking as continuously measuring products, services, and practices against leaders in the industry to improve performance. The document outlines the benefits of benchmarking, including better awareness of strengths and weaknesses, performance improvement, and keeping up with changes in science and technology. It also describes different types of benchmarking, such as strategic, performance, process, internal, competitive, external, functional, and generic benchmarking.
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ISO 13485:2016 is an international standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system (QMS) specific to the medical devices industry. The standard focuses on meeting customer and applicable regulatory requirements and is intended for any organization partially or fully involved in the medical device life-cycle.
This presentation can be used to brief your employees, new hires and potential auditees so as to create awareness of the ISO 13485:2016 standard. Alternatively, the presentation may be used to supplement your materials for the training of QA professionals and internal auditors in the medical devices industry.
It covers the what and why of ISO 13485, the QMS key clause structure, the audit approach and also offers practical tips on how to handle an audit session. When you are done teaching this material to your employees, they will be much more informed and comfortable with ISO 13485:2016.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Provide background knowledge on ISO 13485:2016
2. Gain an overview of ISO 13485:2016 structure and the certification process
3. Understand the audit approach
4. Gather useful tips on handling an audit session
CONTENTS
1. Overview of ISO 13485
About ISO
What are Standards?
Why are Standards Important?
What is ISO 13485?
Who is ISO 13485 For?
What is a Medical Device?
What is a Quality Management System?
How Does ISO 13485 Work?
Benefits that ISO 13485 Will Bring to the Organization
Advantages of Certification
Development of ISO 13485
Why Was ISO 13485 Revised?
Key Improvements to ISO 13485:2016
Relationship of ISO 13485 with ISO 9001
2. ISO 13485:2016 Structure
The ISO 13485:2016 Structure
The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Process Model
ISO 13485:2016 Approach is Based on the PDCA Cycle
Documentation Requirements
ISO 13485:2016 Key Clause Structure (4-8)
Clause 4: Quality Management System
Clause 5: Management Responsibility
Clause 6: Resource Management
Clause 7: Product Realization
Clause 8: Measurement, Analysis & Improvement
3. ISO 13485:2016 Certification
Becoming ISO 13485:2016 Certified
ISO 13485:2016 Certification Process
4. Audit Approach
What is a Quality Audit?
What Are Audits Used For?
Types of Quality Audits
Internal Quality Audit
Principles of Auditing
Audit Focus
Audit Approach
Audit Emphasis
Document Review
Audit Findings
5. Handling an Audit Session
Rights of Auditee
Rights of Auditor
How to Handle an Audit Session?
Auditee's Conduct
Interacting with Auditors: Do's
Interacting with Auditors: Don'ts
This document outlines the key requirements for document control within an ISO/IEC 17025 quality management system for testing and calibration laboratories. It discusses establishing procedures to control internal documents like manuals and procedures, as well as external documents like standards and regulations. Documents must be reviewed, approved by authorized personnel, and have a master list maintained with current revision status and distribution. Obsolete documents must be removed or marked as such. The document also provides guidance on document changes, document distribution, records retention, and archiving requirements.
ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 are quality management standards developed by the International Organization for Standardization. ISO 9000 provides the fundamentals and vocabulary for quality management systems, while ISO 9001 focuses on requirements for an organization's quality management system. The standards underwent revisions in 2000, 2008, and 2015 to simplify requirements and make documentation more relevant to business processes. Organizations can certify to ISO 9001 to demonstrate their quality management system meets international standards. Key requirements addressed in ISO 9001 include management responsibility, quality planning, and various quality control and assurance activities.
According to new syllabus of PCI M.Pharm 1st sem. students can directly utilize this ppt for their study. As per PCI new syllabus QA STUDENTS find this ppt very use full.
The document discusses the principles of Six Sigma, which is a set of techniques and tools used for process improvement. The five key principles are: 1) Focus on customer requirements to define quality, 2) Use data to identify variations in processes and reduce special cause variations, 3) Continually improve processes to eliminate variations, 4) Involve people from different levels of management and processes, and 5) Be flexible and thorough in understanding all aspects of a process. Following these principles helps reduce waste, improve quality, increase productivity and customer satisfaction, and achieve other business goals.
This document discusses quality audits and their purpose. It defines a quality audit as an independent examination to verify conformity with quality standards. Quality audits can be internal or external, and audit products, processes, or entire quality systems. The objectives of quality audits are to ensure standards are met, quality is maintained, and areas for improvement can be identified. A quality audit process typically involves planning the audit, conducting interviews and documentation reviews, reporting findings, and identifying corrective actions.
A structured approach to the investigation process should be used with the objective of determining the root cause.
The level of effort, formality, and documentation of the investigation should be commensurate with the level of risk, in line with ICH Q9.
TQM focuses on continuous improvement through a company-wide integrated effort to meet and exceed customer expectations. It involves commitment from senior management and all employees. The objectives of TQM include process improvement, defect prevention, and developing cause-and-effect relationships. TQM tools include quality improvement teams, benchmarking, and statistical process control. A systematic approach requires planning, providing inputs, operating processes, evaluating outputs, examining performance, and modifying processes. However, barriers to introducing TQM include the time and effort required, lack of management support, unwillingness of employees to adopt changes, and weaknesses in monitoring and middle management.
This document discusses different types of quality audits, including internal audits conducted by a company to ensure quality standards are met, external audits conducted by outside parties to ensure standards are met for suppliers or customers, and different focused audits like process, product, and system audits. It also outlines the audit process and how to prepare for an audit by having the proper documentation in place like protocols, consent forms, safety reports, agreements, personnel records, case report forms, and source data.
standard operating procedure are the important document for pharmaceutical company & organization which may follow reference copy of the manufacturing batch or lot.
The document discusses benchmarking, including its objectives, triggers, types, reasons, steps, and process. It aims to define benchmarking, understand why organizations benchmark, identify what processes to benchmark, and describe the benchmarking process. Benchmarking involves comparing products, services or processes to the best in class to improve performance. It can be triggered by problems or be part of process improvement. Common types include performance, process, and strategic benchmarking. The key steps are selecting processes, defining measures, and prioritizing what to benchmark. The benchmarking process follows a plan-do-check-act cycle of identifying partners, adopting a model, conducting benchmarks, and instituting improvements. Reasons for failure include lack of commitment,
Deals in detail about total quality management (TQM) in all aspects of industries to be followed for optimum quality production and human resource management.
This document provides an overview of business gap analysis. It defines gap analysis as comparing actual performance to desired performance, or the "current state" versus the "future state." Gap analysis involves identifying where an organization is now and where it wants to be, then determining the differences or "gaps" between the states. The document discusses how gap analysis can be applied in various business areas and provides examples. It also outlines the key components and steps to conducting an effective gap analysis, including defining objectives, current and future states, identifying and describing gaps, and proposing remedial actions.
The document analyzes GAP Inc's strategic issues through a SWOT analysis. It identifies key strengths as franchising opportunities and global brand recognition. Main weaknesses are reliance on outside vendors and underutilized assets. Major opportunities are the women's apparel market and growing online retail. Increased competition is the primary threat. An internal and external factors analysis scores each factor. It concludes that franchising opportunities and the women's apparel market are the biggest strengths and opportunities, while reliance on vendors and competition are biggest weaknesses and threats. The TOWS matrix recommends leveraging strengths to pursue opportunities and addressing weaknesses to reduce threats.
Nike is the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world. It designs, develops, and sells products under its own brand along with Jordan, Hurley, and Converse. In 2015, Nike had revenues of $33 billion and net income of $3.5 billion. While Nike faces challenges from increased competition and changing consumer spending habits, its strong brand recognition and endorsement deals with star athletes provide opportunities for continued growth.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document summarizes Gap Inc.'s current marketing strategy and identifies flaws. It is targeting younger consumers but survey data shows older customers prefer Gap. A new strategy of retention and stimulating demand is proposed. The target becomes 30-45 year olds like Shirley. Gap will emphasize basics and bring back celebrity endorsements. Internationally Gap will continue expanding, especially in China. The document identifies a need to close the "gap" between domestic and international sales.
GAP is a brand-builder that aims to express personal style throughout life. Its vision is to solidify its brand and attract new customers online. In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first GAP store targeting late teens. By the 1970s, GAP introduced private labels to control its supply chain. Today, GAP has over 3,000 stores worldwide and is recognized for its classic clothing. However, GAP faces challenges including decreasing sales and attracting Generation Y customers.
Nike is a leading athletic footwear and apparel company that focuses on athletes between 13-40 years old. It has a strong global brand and uses innovative marketing campaigns featuring star athletes. A SWOT analysis found Nike's strengths are its brand recognition, global operations, and marketing, but weaknesses include over-reliance on footwear and past labor issues. Opportunities lie in new products and markets, while threats include competition, price sensitivity, and maintaining reputation.
Gap Inc. is a US company that manufactures casual apparel, accessories, and personal care products. It offers clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. While Gap has strengths like diversification and technology use, it faces weaknesses such as decreasing sales and inefficient inventory. A quantitative analysis recommends a product development strategy to address external opportunities and internal weaknesses. This would involve introducing new product lines to boost sales and better compete against threats from shifting consumer priorities and Asian competitors.
In our Strategic Management Class at the Monfort College of Business. We where assigned the taks to conduct an analysis of NIKES Strategic business plan. Here is the presentation that me and my teamates put together using many different reasearch platforms and also using Canva to design the look of our presentation.
Women have a rich history in computer technology, yet many of the top tech-savvy females are seemingly forgotten from the history books.
Forgotten women in tech history shares the stories of a few of the most important women in the field of computer science, since its humble beginnings.
Nike is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. It is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon and had revenue of over $19 billion in 2010. Nike sells a wide range of shoes and apparel for sports like running, basketball, soccer, and more. It was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports to distribute Japanese running shoes and launched its own Nike brand in 1971. Nike has grown to be the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world due to its focus on innovation, marketing, and partnerships with athletes and teams.
Nike was founded in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman. It initially operated as a distributor for Onitsuka Tiger shoes but began its own line of footwear called Nike in 1971. Nike designs, develops, and markets high-quality sports apparel, equipment, and accessories. Its headquarters are in Washington County, Oregon, and it employs over 34,400 people worldwide, generating $19.2 billion in annual revenue. Nike's vision is to inspire athletes around the world through innovation.
The document discusses the history and development of artificial intelligence over the past 70 years. It outlines some of the key milestones in AI research from the early work in the 1950s to modern advances in deep learning. While progress has been significant, fully general artificial intelligence that can match or exceed human levels of intelligence remains an ongoing challenge that researchers continue working to achieve.
Quality improvement (QI) aims to continuously improve processes and outcomes by measuring performance, identifying areas for improvement, testing changes, and implementing successful changes. It focuses on systems rather than individuals. The Model for Improvement and the PDSA (Plan-Do-Study-Act) cycle are common frameworks for testing changes. Quality assurance focuses on conforming to standards through inspection, while QI is proactive and aims to prevent errors by improving systems and processes. Regular use of the PDSA cycle allows for incremental improvement through repeated small tests of change.
This document provides information about ISO 9001 quality management standards. It discusses what ISO 9001 is, the benefits of implementing an ISO 9001 quality management system, why organizations seek ISO 9001 certification, and the process for implementing and becoming certified to ISO 9001. It also lists some common quality management tools, such as check sheets, control charts, Pareto charts, and scatter plots. Additional resources on ISO 9001 requirements and certification are provided.
This document provides an overview of ISO 9001 quality management standards. It discusses what ISO 9001 is, the benefits of implementation, and why organizations seek certification. It also outlines the basic steps to implement an ISO 9001 quality management system, including identifying requirements, establishing objectives and policies, developing documented procedures, conducting internal audits, and undergoing an external audit for certification. Various quality management tools that can be used as part of an ISO 9001 system are also described, including check sheets, control charts, Pareto charts, scatter plots, Ishikawa diagrams, histograms, and others. Additional resources on topics related to ISO 9001 standards are provided.
Clinical audit is a quality improvement process that systematically reviews and compares current clinical practice to standards of best practice in order to improve patient care and outcomes. It involves measuring actual practice against agreed standards, identifying any gaps, and implementing changes to close those gaps. The clinical audit cycle includes identifying a topic, setting standards, collecting data on current practice, comparing this to standards, implementing changes, and re-auditing to ensure improvements are sustained. Clinical audit aims to improve services for patients, support lifelong learning for healthcare professionals, and help meet national quality standards.
This document provides an overview of quality management systems and standards. It discusses ISO 9000 norms including ISO 9001, 9004, and 19011. It describes the requirements of an ISO 9001 quality management system including the purpose, standards, terms and definitions, management responsibilities, resource management, realization of services, measurement and improvement, and more. It also discusses implementing a quality management system including forming a work team, process mapping, staff training, audits, corrective actions, certification, and tools. Finally, it provides an example of quality assurance in education from Catalonia.
The document provides an overview of ISO 9001:2000 quality management system standards. It discusses what ISO is, the history and requirements of ISO 9001:2000, including its key clauses around quality management systems, management responsibility, and continual improvement. It also defines important terms like processes, objectives, customers and suppliers in the context of a quality management system.
This document discusses the importance of documenting processes through quality assurance plans (QAPs) for continuous improvement purposes. It describes key elements that should be included in a QAP such as a detailed process flow description, SIPOC diagrams, performance indicators, and methods for ongoing monitoring and improvement like the 6M analysis, 5S, inline process verifications, and Pareto charts. The overall goal of a QAP is to increase customer satisfaction through a systematic approach to understanding processes, identifying issues, and striving for quality improvements.
This document outlines the key elements of a quality management system, including a quality policy, quality objectives, quality manual, organizational structure, data management, purchasing processes, customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, quality instruments, and document control. The quality policy is a statement by top management regarding product quality expectations. Quality objectives define measurable goals for achieving the quality policy. The quality manual details how the quality management system operates. The organizational structure links quality responsibility to executive levels. Data management develops architectures and procedures for information lifecycles. Purchasing and other processes are also covered.
BOOK REPORT: 2. Guía para la implantación de un sistema de gestión de calidad en i.e.s. que imparten formación profesional en Aragón basado en la norma iso 9001-2000.
Quality management involves overseeing all activities needed to maintain a desired level of excellence. It defines quality as meeting requirements and focuses on constantly pursuing improvement. Quality management processes include planning, assurance, and control activities. Key aspects of quality management include establishing a quality policy and objectives, defining responsibilities, implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement through methods like Six Sigma, Lean, and PDCA cycles.
The document discusses key concepts related to quality including:
1. Definitions and dimensions of quality including reliability, responsiveness, competence and other factors.
2. The differences between quality assurance (QA), which focuses on preventing defects, and quality control (QC), which focuses on detecting defects.
3. Statistical process control (SPC), which applies statistical tools to control process inputs, and statistical quality control (SQC), which applies the same tools to monitor process outputs.
4. The importance of SPC and continuous improvement through reducing variation and building employee involvement.
ISO 9001 is a quality management standard that helps organizations be more efficient and improve customer satisfaction. Implementing a quality management system aligned with ISO 9001 principles can assess organizational context, focus on customer needs, work efficiently through aligned processes, and drive continuous improvement. Certification to the standard is optional and involves an external audit by an accredited certification body to verify the organization meets ISO 9001 requirements.
Chaos, Consistency, Creativity - A Journey Through Agile AuditabilitySteve Nunziata
This document summarizes Steve Nunziata's presentation on establishing an agile auditable framework. It discusses the challenges that traditional audit models pose for agile development and presents a 5-step approach to evolving audit processes: 1) validate risks and controls, 2) inventory agile practices, 3) create parameters for practices, 4) determine audit methods, and 5) establish operational parameters. The goal is to better align audits with agile processes through practices like daily stand-ups in order to reduce paperwork by 50% while improving quality. Both benefits and challenges of the approach are reviewed.
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2. Agenda
What Is GAP Analysis?
Why GAP Analysis is used ?
Basic Process of GAP analysis.
Different methods to Conduct GAP Analysis.
SERVQUAL
Case Study For a Hospital/Clinic
SAGA
ISO 9001:2000
Two Dimensional Analysis
Summary
2
3. It is a Technique for determining the steps to be taken in moving from current
state to desired future state.
Gap Analysis is formal study of what business is doing currently and where it
wants to go in the future?
3
Definition GAP Analysis
Reference
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4. GAP analysis provides foundation for measuring
investment of time , money and Human resources
required to achieve particular outcome.
Examples:
Transformation of Paper based to Paperless Salary
system
Classification of how well a product or solution meets
the consumer requirement
4
Why GAP Analysis?
Reference
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5. 5
Where are we now?
Where Do we want to go?
How Do we do that ?
What Do we need to Do to
Get there?
Basic Process for GAP Analysis
Current
State
Gap
Analysis
Desired
State
6. 6
Answer to each GAP analysis Question
Answer ->Yes Answer-No Answer->N/A
Provide
Evidence
Remedial
action should
be taken
No Action
Required
You Must be able to
Justify Why this
Question is not
Applicable
What Do we need to do to get there ?
Reference
www.ccsd.net/mps/pdf/gap_checklist.pdf
7. 7
How do we Do that ?
PlanDoCheckAct
Reference
www.ccsd.net/mps/pdf/gap_checklist.pdf
8. SERVQUAL
ISO 9001:2000
SAGA(Self Assessment Gap Analysis)
Two Dimensional Analysis
8
Different methods to Conduct GAP Analysis
9. This Method of GAP Analysis consists of set of
Questions Divided in Five categories
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SERVQUAL
• Physical Facilities , equipment and appearance of
personnel
Tangible
• Ability to perform promised Service dependably
and accurately
Reliability
• Willingness to help Customer and provide prompt
service
Responsiveness
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10. SERVQUAL
• Knowledge and courtesy of the employees and their
ability to inspire trust and Confidence
Assurance
• Caring individualized attention the Firm Provides its
Customers
Empathy
What do we do with this survey?
•Administer the survey to customer and the company
The results will show difference in perceptions between
•Customers
•Employees
•Management
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11. SERVQUAL – Model
Word of mouth
Communication
Past
Experience
Personal
Needs
Expected Service
Service Quality
Specifications
Service delivery
Perceived Service
Management Perception of
Customer Expectations
External
communication
to Customers
Customer
Provider
GAP 3
GAP 2
GAP 5
GAP 4
GAP 1
12. 12
SERVQUAL – Case Study. Part 1
•This is a Case Study about a Hospital or a Clinic “X“
•We have a Questionnaire here which deals with All Five
Dimentions of the SurvQual Analysis
Reference http://marketing.byu.edu
Answer to SurvQual Questionnaire
14. 14
SERVQUAL – Case Study. Part 3
How Can this data Obtained From SurvQual Can be used?
15. We can asssess service quality from customer‘s
perspective
We can track customer expectation and perceptions over
time and the discrepencies between them
We can compare a set of serqual scores against those of
competitors or best practice examples
We can compare the expectation and perception of
differenet customer groups
15
How Can this data Obtained From SurvQual Can be used?
16. Rather then sending out a survey as in SurvQual, SAGA
is a process used to take a close look at an
organization’s operations.
In SAGA a Company/Process/Approach is Analysed
using the Baldrige criteria and the Gaps are found out .
What is Baldrige Criteria?
16
SAGA-Self Assessment Gap Analysis
Reference
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17. ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the
world's largest developer and publisher of International
Standards.
Identifying the GAPS with reference to the Standards
provided by ISO and Finding out solutions To Fill them.
The ISO 9000 family of standards relate to quality
management systems
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ISO 9001:2000 GAP Analysis
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18. Summary
Gaps can be found in any process,Department,Approach
of an orgainsation.
Tools like SERVQUAL, SAGA, TWO Dimensional
Analysis,ISO 9001 2000 can be used to perform gap
analysis
GAP Analysis is one of best procedures to help a
company to not only improve their processes, but
recognise which processes are in need of improvement
19. Reference
Foster, S. Thomas (2001). Managing Quality . Upper
Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
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http://www.nist.gov/baldrige
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21. Two Dimensional Gap Analysis
The maintenance of biodiversity requires a wise combination of
protection, management, and restoration of habitats at several
scales. The solution lies in integration of natural and social sciences
in the form of two-dimensional gap analysis, as an efficient tool for
biodiversity policies.
Editor's Notes
Phase One:
• Identify gaps in your system by using the Gap Analysis Checklist.
• The checklist contains the five sets of requirements that make up the ISO 9001:2000 Standard.
• There are three possible answers to the gap analysis questions:
Yes – means your department/division has already met the ISO’s requirement and you can provide evidence to support your response.
No – reveals gaps existing between the ISO 9001:2000 standard and your department/division’s management system. When you answer No this means you need to take a look at the requirement in question and initiate an action to create, modify, or improve your management system in such a manner as to change the No to Yes.
An N/A answer says the question is not applicable in your situation.
DOC# MPS - F014, Rev. C DATE: 31-March-2006 Page of 27 Phase Two
• Now that you’ve identified all the gaps and figured out which areas need to be developed, you can begin to fill the gaps. In general, fill the gaps by preparing and implementing a Management System Development
the Plan-Do Check-Act model (see figure A).
This tool was developed by Parasurman, Zeithamel, and Berry to assess services quality.
We have to fix gaps 1, 2, 3, and 4, before we can fix gap 5.
You can accomplish this by having a thoughtful systems design, good communications, and well trained employees that can provide good, constant customer service
The key points for each gap can be summarized as follows:
· Gap 1: The difference between what customers expected and what management perceived about the expectation of customers.
· Gap 2: The difference between management’s perceptions of customer expectations and the translation of those perceptions into service quality specifications and designs.
· Gap 3: The difference between specifications or standards of service quality and the actual service delivered to customers.
· Gap 4: The difference between the service delivered to customers and the promise of the firm to customers about its service quality
· Customer gap: The difference between customer expectations and perceptions – the service quality gap.
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We have to fix gaps 1, 2, 3, and 4, before we can fix gap 5.
You can accomplish this by having a thoughtful systems design, good communications, and well trained employees that can provide good, constant customer service
Main reasons for the GAP
Not knowing what customer expect
The wrong service quality standard
Service performance GAP
When promise do not match actual delivery
The difference between customer perception and expectation
How Can this data Obtained From SurvQual Can be used?
We can asssess service quality from customer‘s perspective
We can track customer expectation and perceptions over time and the discrepencies between them
We can compare a set of serqual scores against those of competitors or best practice examples
We can compare the expectation and perception of differenet customer groups
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department.
The Baldrige Program Raises awareness about the importance of performance excellence in driving the U.S. and global economy
Provides organizational assessment tools and criteria
Educates leaders in businesses, schools, health care organizations, and government and nonprofit agencies about the practices of best-in-class organizations
Recognizes national role models and honors them with the only Presidential Award for performance excellence
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ISO 9001:2000 (9001 Quality management Systems and 2000 Revised in year 2000)
We have to fix gaps 1, 2, 3, and 4, before we can fix gap 5.
You can accomplish this by having a thoughtful systems design, good communications, and well trained employees that can provide good, constant customer service
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Two-dimensional gap analysis: a tool for efficient conservation planning and biodiversity policy implementation.
Abstract
The maintenance of biodiversity by securing representative and well-connected habitat networks in managed landscapes requires a wise combination of protection, management, and restoration of habitats at several scales. We suggest that the integration of natural and social sciences in the form of "Two-dimensional gap analysis" is an efficient tool for the implementation of biodiversity policies. The tool links biologically relevant "horizontal" ecological issues with "vertical" issues related to institutions and other societal issues. Using forest biodiversity as an example, we illustrate how one can combine ecological and institutional aspects of biodiversity conservation, thus facilitating environmentally sustainable regional development. In particular, we use regional gap analysis for identification of focal forest types, habitat modelling for ascertaining the functional connectivity of "green infrastructures", as tools for the horizontal gap analysis. For the vertical dimension we suggest how the social sciences can be used for assessing the success in the implementation of biodiversity policies in real landscapes by identifying institutional obstacles while implementing policies. We argue that this interdisciplinary approach could be applied in a whole range of other environments including other terrestrial biota and aquatic ecosystems where functional habitat connectivity, nonlinear response to habitat loss and a multitude of economic and social interests co-occur in the same landscape.
PMID: 15049349 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]